newbobooks Chapter 507 Fight to the death
Chapter 507 Fight to the death
The emperor couldn't eat anything.
Wang Xifeng pretended not to notice and gulped down a large bowl of food. Then she looked at Emperor Chongzhao's empty bowl and made a fuss:
"Your Majesty, what's going on?"
The emperor's face was tense, he leaned on his knees with his hands and said nothing.
Wang Xifeng immediately showed concern, then nudged He Ke, who was a little stiff beside her, and found an excuse:
"I know you're worried about your teacher, so I won't force you to stay. Go ahead.
"It's just that Sister Lin is weak and can't stand without food or water. You can go over and take her to have a good meal together."
He winked at Chuncao and asked her to take He Ke away.
Then he ordered another bowl of bird's nest porridge, waved his hand to let the servants clear the food on the table, and asked the emperor in a considerate whisper:
"I heard that the Northern King was being interrogated again? Did something terrible come out of the interrogation and make you angry?"
Emperor Chongzhao then took a deep breath, sighed deeply, and choked up a little:
"The Northern King has handed over his army's hidden hand to the Shen King. I am worried that the Shen King will take advantage of my father's sadness on his way back to the capital to commit treason..."
Wang Xifeng was horrified and grabbed Emperor Chongzhao's hand, "losing her voice": "What!? That's my father, no matter how bad he is..."
"Of course he doesn't want my father's life." Emperor Chongzhao lowered his eyes and looked at Wang Xifeng's finger joints that turned slightly white due to the force. He slowly turned his wrist and grabbed that hand:
"He must be just like Prince Su, trying to hold the emperor hostage, fabricate the will, and usurp the throne."
Wang Xifeng paused for a long time before she seemed to realize something and pulled her hand back from the emperor's palm:
"The King of Bravery is as resolute as his reputation. The Supreme Lord has been proud all his life, how could he be willing to be coerced by such a rebellious son?
"This matter...I'm afraid it will end in a fight to the death..."
Having said all, both of them fell silent.
Because it was late autumn and early winter, the sun set earlier and earlier. As the two sat in silence, lights were lit one by one in the Daming Palace.
This time, Empress Mo sent Xia Shouzhong to ask directly:
"Brother Tao is concerned about His Majesty's return to the capital. The Empress is not very clear about the arrangements for this matter. I wonder if the Emperor is free to go over there?"
Emperor Chongzhao remained silent.
He habitually waited for Wang Xifeng to understand the emperor's intention and help him refuse.
But at this moment, someone else came in quickly and reported something to Wang Xifeng in her ear.
Wang Xifeng's expression changed again.
Emperor Chongzhao closed his eyes and ordered coldly: "I will stay in Yinyu Palace tonight."
Quiet inside and out.
Wang Xifeng looked up in surprise and looked straight at the emperor.
His father's life was hanging by a thread, he wouldn't be in the mood to do something unspeakable at this moment, right? !
This is...crazy?!
Xia Shouzhong was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he immediately opened his mouth to refuse on behalf of the imperial concubine!
Isn't this putting the Imperial Concubine on the fire?!
Fortunately, Changying had finished his meal at this time. He quickly winked and took Xia Shouzhong's hand and walked out of the main hall.
When they got to the yard, Chang Yingfang smiled and said, "Old Xia, do you know what to say when you get back?"
Xia Shouzhong was a little confused, and subconsciously raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat off his face: "I don't know, can you teach me?"
"Now, not only is the Emperor returning to the palace with his concubines, but the Empress Dowager's coffin is also coming back and the funeral ceremonies need to be arranged. There are so many things to do.
"Your Majesty fell ill earlier, and the Empress was too worried, and her illness relapsed. Now, doesn't the Imperial Concubine have to take care of everything inside and outside?
"The Emperor and the Imperial Concubine are discussing something right now. We have to take advantage of these two days to quickly finalize all the rules!"
Changying is smiling.
Xia Shouzhong breathed a sigh of relief, smiled awkwardly, wiped his forehead, stretched out his hand to show Changying, and muttered in a low voice:
"The Emperor's temper was so unexpected. Look how scared I am!"
"When something as important as this comes up, the masters don't have the patience to deal with trivial matters, so they will certainly get angry.
“Isn’t this the purpose of us servants?
"Brother Xia, please bear with me!" Chang Ying smiled and lowered his voice.
Xia Shouzhong shook his hands and said, "I don't deserve it! I'm lucky that I didn't cause any trouble for my master. The word 'responsibility' will shorten my life!"
As he spoke, he was worried that Queen Mo would get impatient and send a second group of people to cause trouble, so he quickly said goodbye and left.
Changying looked at his back, restrained his smile, thought for a moment, waved to Jianzhong to come over, and whispered some instructions in his ear.
Jianzhong was stunned for a moment, and asked in a low voice: "Is it your Majesty's order, or the Imperial Concubine's intention?"
Chang Ying raised his foot and gently kicked him on the butt: "Good question! None of them!"
Jianzhong was stunned again, and hurriedly apologized with a smile, bowing and begging for mercy: "Master, please forgive me, I was dizzy for a moment and I don't know what I said! I will go and do my job now!"
He ran away in a flash.
Changying snorted before turning back to the main hall.
Chunsheng came out from behind a pillar, with a thoughtful look on his face.
Emperor Chongzhao looked exhausted.
Wang Xifeng sighed softly, stood up, took his hand, led him to the couch, helped him lie down, and covered him with a quilt.
Fang said softly, “You should take a rest while there is no news.
"I'll be on guard. As soon as I get the letter, I'll wake you up immediately. I won't delay."
As she spoke, she sat behind him and gently massaged his temples.
Emperor Chongzhao slowly closed his eyes, his tense body slowly relaxed, and he gradually fell asleep.
Wang Xifeng listened to his breathing becoming long and deep before she stopped, gently got off the couch, moved to the outer room, and sat down at the table.
Changying and Chunsheng took a step forward at the same time, then stopped at the same time and looked at each other subconsciously.
Wang Xifeng looked at the two of them.
Chunsheng took a half step back and lowered his head.
Chang Ying then took another step forward and whispered, "The Queen knows nothing, don't worry about it.
"I have already ordered someone to explain this to Chen Duo, and to send more people to look after the old man and the situation at the Princess's mansion.
"Your Majesty has already arranged everything in the capital, so you are so tired. Your Majesty, just serve His Majesty well, that's all."
Wang Xifeng curled her lips, glanced at him, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Changying, your demeanor now really looks like a real chief steward!"
Chang Ying didn't feel proud at all when he heard this. Instead, he subconsciously bent over in fear, sweat even broke out on his forehead. He took a half step back and almost knelt down:
"I acted on my own initiative..."
"You are His Majesty's attendant. You should always put His Majesty's wishes first. It is unacceptable to act on your own."
Wang Xifeng reminded him again in a gentle voice, and pointed to the inner room, "I'll arrange some things, you go in and accompany His Majesty."
Changying wiped his sweat and went in obediently holding the whisk.
Chunsheng took two steps forward behind him and repeated in a low voice everything he had just told Jianzhong to do.
He whispered again, "There's a message coming in from outside. The news of Mei's death will probably be delivered at the last moment before the palace gates are locked."
Wang Xifeng nodded and lowered her voice: "Pass the message on and give her a favor."